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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.13, 1,056.19 and 191.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.13, 1,056.19 and 191.13 is: 286.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.13 : 1,056.19 = 191.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.13/1,056.19 = 191.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.13x = 1,056.19 × 191.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.13x = 201,864.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,864.31/704.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.69

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